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The amateur cracksman

Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William) 1866-1921 (Author).

Summary: First published in 1899, The Amateur Cracksman was the first collection of stories detailing the exploits and intrigues of gentleman thief A. J. Raffles in late Victorian England. Raffles was E. W. Hornung's most famous character. Popular in its day, the book led to three later works: The Black Mask and A Thief in the Night , both collections of short stories, and Mr. Justice Raffles , a complete novel. In public a popular sportsman, in private a cunning burglar with a weakness for valuable jewelery, Arthur Raffles, with the help of his side-kick Bunny Manders, always manages to thwart the investigations of Scotland Yard's Inspector Mackenzie.

Record details

ISBN: 1775415104
ISBN: 9781775415107
ISBN: 1775415104
ISBN: 9781775415107
Physical Description: 1 online resource (273 pages)
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Publisher: [Auckland, New Zealand] : Floating Press, ©2009.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Originally published in 1899.
Formatted Contents Note:	The Ides of March -- A costume piece -- Gentlemen and players -- Le premier pas -- Wilful murder -- Nine points of the law -- The return match -- The gift of the emperor.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.